Synopses & Reviews
Daine reluctantly sails to Carthak as part of a peace treaty delegation from Tortall. She is to examine the Emperor Orzone's sickly birds. While healing the captive birds, Daine discovers a new and terrifying dimension of her wild magic: She can bring dead creatures back to life. What is she to do with such immense power? Finding out the answer nearly costs Daine her life, but slowly she uncovers the darkness that is coursing through Carthak and the evil that threatens the fate of the peace treaty. As the gods plan vengeance on Carthak for the terrible deeds the empire has committed, Daine must learn to wield her newfound power to thwart their divine retaliation and secure peace for all of Tortall.
Review
Booklist, starred reviewThis impressive entry in Pierce's saga will leave fans clamoring for more.
Synopsis
A New York Times best-selling author The return of a beloved series in hardcover Tamora Pierce has captivated the imaginations of readers everywhere with her twelve acclaimed books set in the magical medieval world of Tortall. For longtime fans and new converts, here is a chance to discover a land of enchantment, legend, and adventure. In The Emperor Mage, Daine sails to Carthak as part of a peace treaty delegation from Tortall. While healing the Emperor's captive birds, Daine discovers a new and terrifying dimension of her wild magic: She can bring dead creatures back to life. What is she to do with such immense power? Finding out the answer nearly costs Daine her life.
Table of Contents
Contents1. Guests in Cart
2. Imperial Welcom
3. Hall of Bones
4. Strange Conversations
5. Palace Tour
6. Carthaki Magecraft
7. Waking Dreams
8. The Badger Returns
9. Daine Loses Her Temper
10. Steel Feather
Epilogue